Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle has 4 recalls, 57 complaints.
4
Recalls
57
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
15V705000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf Spor...
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
22V945000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag infl...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | On October 21st I had a recall performed at Evansville D- Patrick for a 37M2 shift lever micro switc... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I purchased a 2016 VW Beetle, used, in March of 2025. Over the past few weeks, I have received mu... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | AIR BAGS | We have been attempting to have the car in for this recall - however both the dealership and regiona... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Ca... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Ca... |
| Aug 23, 2023 | AIR BAGS | See attached document for complaint |
| Aug 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | AIR BAGS | airbag recall still not having a solution |
| Jul 13, 2023 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,TIRES | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign N... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Subject: Urgent Request for Immediate Assistance: Inoperable Car due to Airbag Recall Dear National... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notificat... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notificat... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| May 19, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Ca... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notificat... |